EL GALLO TAQUERIA
3415 NE 1 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic container not inverted at ware washing area. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at ware washing area.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle stored inside white rice container at steam area. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers with old labels at dry ware washing area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls at front counter not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at preparation area near three compartment sink. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with water not labeled at front preparation area. Observed 2 squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at grill area. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to answer the minimum cooking temperature of raw chicken. Coached manager and provide the hot tips minimum temperature form. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On bathrooms.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).